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Lachlan

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Pronounced LOK-lan /ˈlɒk.lən/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, 'from the land of lakes/fjords' (originally a name for Norway/a Viking/Norseman); strongly boy-leaning; here for girls; we note the masculine nameLow

In 30 seconds: From the land of lakes; a Norseman: Lachlan is Scottish. Crisp, classic, and warm. Strongly boy-leaning (here for girls).
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningFrom the Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, 'from the land of lakes/fjords' (originally a name for Norway/a Viking/Norseman); strongly boy-leaning; here for girls; we note the masculine name
U.S. rank (2025)#10536 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lachlan comes from the Scottish Gaelic Lachlann, 'from the land of lakes/fjords' (originally a name for Norway/a Viking/Norseman; we note the masculine name). Strongly boy-leaning, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'LOK-lan').

In the U.S. it appears mostly for boys; here for a girl. Rare for girls, from-the-land-of-lakes at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lachlan means 'from the land of lakes/fjords' in Scottish Gaelic (originally a name for Norway/a Norseman) — strongly a boys' name, here (rarely) for a girl (we note the masculine name; said 'LOK-lan').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Lachlan — boy-leaning; here girls'

Variations

LochlanLachlannLaklan

Nicknames

Lockie

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If you like Lachlan…

Lochlan— a kin spelling
Logan— a sound-neighbor Scottish -an name
Declan— a fellow -lan Gaelic name
Loghan— shares Lachlan's Scottish roots
Lesly— the same unisex feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lachlan mean?

Lachlan is Scottish Gaelic for 'from the land of lakes/fjords' (a Norseman). It is strongly boy-leaning; here for a girl. We note the masculine name.

How do you pronounce Lachlan?

It's said LOK-lan /ˈlɒk.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the ch a soft 'k').

Is Lachlan a boy or girl name?

Lachlan is overwhelmingly a boys' name; this page covers its rare use as a girl's name.

How popular is Lachlan?

Lachlan is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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